7 Best Places to Visit in Italy
By Nikos Andreadis · Sep 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other country, and it manages to fit ancient ruins, Renaissance art, dramatic coastline, and Alpine peaks into one easily travelled peninsula. Here are seven of the best places to visit.
1. Rome
Italy's capital layers nearly three thousand years of history, from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum to the roughly 1,900-year-old dome of the Pantheon. Within the city lies Vatican City, the world's smallest independent state, home to St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain is said to guarantee a return trip.
2. Florence
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Brunelleschi's dome crowns the cathedral, the Uffizi Gallery holds works by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo's David stands in the Galleria dell'Accademia. The Ponte Vecchio, lined with jewellers' shops, spans the Arno River.
3. Venice
Built on more than a hundred small islands in a lagoon, Venice has canals instead of roads and hundreds of bridges linking its districts. The Grand Canal curves through the city past palaces, while St Mark's Square is framed by St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The city has introduced an access fee for day-trippers on peak dates, so check before you go.
4. The Amalfi Coast
South of Naples, the Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO-listed stretch of cliffs where colourful villages such as Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello cling to the hillsides above the sea. A narrow, winding coastal road links the towns, and ferries run between them in summer. The area is known for its lemons and for limoncello.
5. Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre are five fishing villages on the Ligurian coast — Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore — built into steep terraced hillsides. Together with nearby Porto Venere they form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A railway line connects all five, and hiking trails link the villages along the coast.
6. The Dolomites
The Dolomites in northeastern Italy are a UNESCO-listed mountain range of jagged pale limestone peaks. Hikers come for trails such as the loop around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, skiers for resorts like Cortina d'Ampezzo and Val Gardena, and drivers for high mountain passes. Cortina co-hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan.
7. Lake Como
Lake Como in Lombardy is a long, deep lake in the foothills of the Alps with an inverted-Y shape, lined with grand villas and gardens. Bellagio sits on the point where the lake's arms meet, and Villa del Balbianello is one of its most photographed estates. Ferries criss-cross the water between the lakeside towns.
Staying connected while you travel
Italy has strong 4G and expanding 5G coverage across its cities and main tourist areas, though signal can drop out in mountain valleys of the Dolomites and on stretches of the coastal roads. An eSIM means your data is working as soon as you land in Rome, Milan, or Venice.
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Nikos writes about connectivity and travel from Athens, covering Greece and the wider Mediterranean and Europe. Between ferry-hopping the islands and city breaks across the continent, he tracks pricing straight from each provider's own feed and writes up what's actually worth booking.
Frequently asked questions about Italy eSIMs
What is the cheapest eSIM for Italy?
Right now the cheapest Italy eSIM on eSIMKart is Yesim's 500MB plan for 1 day at $0.52. Prices from 112 providers are re-checked automatically every day, so this answer updates itself.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Italy?
Yes — 1154 unlimited-data plans cover Italy. The cheapest is co:sim's 1 day unlimited plan at $0.99. Most unlimited plans apply a fair-use speed cap after heavy daily use, so check the provider's terms.
How many providers sell eSIMs for Italy?
112 providers currently list 9106 plans for Italy, from $0.35 to $995.80. Every plan links straight to the provider's own checkout — eSIMKart compares, it doesn't resell.
How long does an Italy eSIM last?
Validity ranges from 1 to 730 days. Pick a plan that covers your whole stay — validity usually starts on first connection, and most plans can't be paused.
Which Italy eSIM providers offer 5G?
abesteSIM, AirPlans, ASimGo, co:sim, Dingo, Esimatic, eSimHero, eSIMzio, Eskimo, Flysimio, GigSky, Globie, JamboSim, Maya Mobile, MegaEsim, MicroEsim, MoodSIM, PikaSim, Roamable, Roamix, Roamless, Sim Local, Skyalo, Textr eSIM, TropiTrade, Virgin Connect, Yatelo (27) report 5G access in Italy where the local network supports it. Other providers may also offer 5G but haven't published network details.
Can I use a multi-country eSIM in Italy?
Yes — 2095 regional or global plans listed here also work in Italy. They cost a little more per GB but save you from buying a separate eSIM for each country on a multi-stop trip.
Will my phone work with an Italy eSIM?
You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone — most iPhones from XS onward and most recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Use our free eSIM compatibility checker to confirm your exact model before buying.
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